Financial Assistant

Sinppa Industrial; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Johor, Malaysia is seeking a Finance Executive with a diploma or bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience, proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems, and exceptional analytical skills. Responsibilities include managing the accounting cycle, preparing financial reports, overseeing costing and inventory, and liaising with stakeholders. Knowledge of accounting standards and compliance is essential. Medical benefits and annual leaves are provided.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

EPF and SOCSO included

Annual leaves

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience, preferably within a manufacturing setting.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and hands-on ERP experience.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Full professional proficiency in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete accounting cycle, including AR, AP, General Ledger, and Inventory.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements with insightful analysis.
• Oversee all costing and inventory operations.
• Serve as the key point of contact for external parties.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and manage customer collections.
• Play a key role in the implementation and optimization of the ERP system.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and practices.

Job description

Qualifications

Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Experience: Finance Executive: 2-3 years of experience, preferably within a manufacturing setting.

Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and hands‑on experience with ERP systems. Experience with ERP implementation is a significant advantage.

Professional Expertise: Solid understanding of accounting standards, tax regulations, and cost accounting principles. A background in audit is highly desirable.

Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving abilities. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with all stakeholders. Ability to work autonomously, meet tight deadlines, and thrive under pressure. Proactive, detail‑oriented, and possesses a strong sense of accountability.

Language: Full professional proficiency in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English is mandatory. Proficiency in Mandarin is required to liaise effectively with our Mandarin‑speaking clients.

Responsibilities

• Full‑Set Accounting: Manage the complete accounting cycle, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), General Ledger, and Inventory accounting.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), accompanied by insightful analysis and commentary.
• Cost & Inventory Management: Oversee all costing and inventory operations. Conduct rigorous cost analysis, prepare inventory reports, and lead periodic stock counts to ensure accuracy and optimal control.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the key point of contact for external parties, including auditors, tax agents, and bankers. Professionally manage communications with clients and vendors.
• Cash Flow & Credit Control: Perform regular bank reconciliations and proactively manage customer collections to minimize overdue payments and improve working capital.
• System Implementation: Play a key role in the ongoing implementation and optimization of our ERP system to enhance financial processes.
• Compliance & Projects: Ensure adherence to accounting standards, practices, and regulations. Undertake special projects and ad‑hoc tasks as directed by management.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits
• EPF and SOCSO included
• Annual leaves